Position Details
Reference Number 161978
Position Title Patient Services Assistant
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Medicine, Specialist Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 52
Position Summary
  • Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our service makes to members of our community
  • Enjoy a rewarding role within a busy medical unit at University Hospital Geelong
  • Enhance your career with a dedicated team at one of Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About the facility 

Bellerine Centre 6 North provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in our specialist areas of renal, gastroenterology and chronic pain management. BC6N is a 24 bed ward with a mix of 20 Specialty Medicine and General Medicine beds and 4 beds that can be used flexibly in response to community demand. The ward is centrally located at University Hospital in Geelong only a short walk from our vibrant waterfront, botanical gardens, and cosmopolitan CBD with an array of festivities on offer.

About the role 

We are looking for a qualified Patient Service Assistant to join the team on BC6N, 52 permanent hours per fortnight.

As a ward based Patient Services Assistant, you will be required to perform a number of different tasks associated with the general servicing of the ward. You will work in a team responsible for food services, transport, cleaning and the maintenance of a safe ward environment. You will also be required to assist the nursing staff with hygiene and patient care. You will have direct contact with patients in the ward areas where you will be required to communicate effectively with patients, families and other staff members.  

About the culture

You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Do you have a Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistant?
Essential: Ability to undertake and complete appropriate internal training modules, such “Smart Move No Lift”. Fire Safety, Movait
Essential: Is responsible for work performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and approaches
Desirable: Recent experience as a PSA or in related work areas?
Contact Person Emma Bell  
Contact Person Job Title  
Contact Number (03) 4215 2284 
Closing Date 04/06/2020
Position Description
File name 
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.